So, in honor of Seinfeld’s 25th anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of 43 of the show's most memorable lines, phrases, and made-up words. (Granted, I’m a huge fan of the show, but even I was a little surprised to see just how many Seinfeld-isms I use in my everyday life!) In fact, over time, many of these so-called " Seinfeld-isms" have even made their way into our collective cultural lexicon. The show is full of so many memorable quotations and phrases, it’ll make your head spin. And yes, Seinfeld is still making people laugh.ĭuring its nine-year run, Seinfeld was nominated for an impressive 11 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series (winning twice). Seinfeld aired its series finale over 16 years ago, but thanks to syndication, new audiences are being exposed to its brilliance every day. While each episode of Seinfeld is anchored by strong performances from Seinfeld himself, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes, Jason Alexander as George Costanza, and Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer, the show’s lasting legacy is without a doubt its hysterical, incredibly unique writing. You've heard the phrase, "Don't sweat the small stuff," right? Well, Seinfeld's writers ate, slept, and breathed the small stuff - and it led to the creation of some seriously amazing comedic material. From dinner party etiquette, to Junior Mints, to getting caught picking your nose at a stop light, there was no social custom or situation too small for Seinfeld to tackle, making the now iconic sitcom always feel fresh. the four to wager over who can be master of their domain for the longest. “the show about nothing,” made viewers laugh with its unexpected, always hilarious (and occasionally ridiculous) observations about life. The show about nothing is a sitcom landmark, with comic Jerry and his. SEINFELD - 'The Frogger' Episode 18 - Pictured: (l-r) Jason Alexander as George Costanza,Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry Seinfeld (Photo by Joey Delvalle/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) 'Seinfeld' may have ended 16 years ago on May 14, 1998, but we're still quoting the show today. Over the course of nine seasons, Seinfeld, a.k.a.
Larry David won.It’s hard to believe, but Saturday, July 5 marks Seinfeld ’s 25th anniversary. “The Contest” was actually based on an actual masturbation contest that Larry David and Kenny Kramer (the inspiration for Kramer) engaged in. It’s weird that both that was used as a euphemism, and that the network censors would ask them not to use it.Ĥ. In fact, the only note the censors gave the show was not to use the word, “Snapple” as a euphemism for masturbation. In fact, Jerry Seinfeld thought that, even if they’d used the word “masturation,” censors would’ve allowed it (the word has been used once before on the series), but part of the reason the episode was so funny is because the word is never used.ģ. Euphemisms were used instead: “Master of My Domain,” “Lord of my Manor,” and “Queen of my Castle.” No one thought that the episode would be aired because of the subject material, but it got through just fine. Despite the fact that most of the episode revolved around a masturbation contest, the word “masturbation” was never used in the episode. The nearly 30 million viewers who watched the rerun is like three times more than saw the Breaking Bad finale, which has to make “The Contest” the most popular rerun of all time.Ģ. In fact, the first repeat airing actually was seen by ten million more people than the original airing, which is pretty much unheard of today. The original airing of “The Contest,” was seen by about 18.5 million viewers it was the episode that really and truly helped launch Seinfeld into the ratings juggernaut it became. ELAINE: (Between chuckles) How is she GEORGE: (Somewhat angered) She's in traction. GEORGE: So, she fell, and then she started screaming, 'My back My back' So, I picked her up and took her to the hospital. The episode actually garnered Larry David an Emmy Award for Best Writing, and it launched the catchphrase “Master of my Domain” as a euphemism for masturbation.Īnyway, I have no idea why I was thinking about “The Contest.” I was sitting at home alone, minding my own business, and a memory of that episode popped into my head, and I thought I’d look it up, and see if there was anything interesting about the episode I could pass along, and sure enough, there are a few fun facts about it that are worth mentioning.ġ. JERRY: (In the middle of Elaine's sentence, smiling) No, I wouldn't think so.
But, just to refresh your memory, after George is caught by his mother masturbating, the A-plot concerned a contest between the four main cast members about who could go the longest without self-pleasuring. If you don’t recall which episode of Seinfeld “The Contest” is, then you probably have never seen Seinfeld. That episode of Seinfeld is five days older than Miley Cyrus. If you want to feel really old, consider this: “The Contest,” arguably one of the best, if not the best episode of Seinfeld of all time is 21 years old.
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